London Assembly

elected body that scrutinises the Mayor of London

The London Assembly is an elected body and part of the Greater London Authority that verifies the activities of the Mayor of London. It has the power, with a two-thirds majority, to amend the Mayor's annual budget. The Assembly was established in 2000 and is headquartered at City Hall on the south side of the River Thames. The Assembly is also able to investigate other issues of importance to Londoners, publish its findings and recommendations, and make proposals to the Mayor.

The Chamber of the London Assembly at City Hall.

The assembly is elected using proportional representation voting.

Political party Assembly members
2016
Labour 12
12 / 25
Conservative 8
8 / 25
Green 2
2 / 25
UKIP 2
2 / 25
Liberal Democrat 1
1 / 25